Grapple Saw Operator

COOMBES Group; Petersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join COOMBES Group as a Grapple Saw Operator, where you will play a vital role in mechanised tree felling and harvesting. This position requires significant experience with grapple saws and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Enjoy a competitive salary, company vehicle, and various employee benefits while working in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle & fuel card

Annual bonus based on performance

Company pension scheme

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to online GP service

Rewards & discounts

Regular social events

Length of service awards

Opportunities for community volunteering

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating a grapple saw or similar machinery.
• Full UK driving license essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanised tree felling and harvesting works.
• Conduct all tasks to the highest standard, ensuring safety.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Mechanised harvesting operations

Health and safety practices

Map reading and GPS/GIS

Education

Harvester FMOCS qualification

NPTC in chainsaw use

Job description

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As our Grapple Saw Operator, you will support colleagues with mechanised tree felling/harvesting works, including use of a grapple saw, in clear fell, thinnings and Duty of Care (DOC) works.

As our Grapple Saw Operator, you will be responsible for:

· Walking sites ahead of works, producing accurate written records for submission

· Conducting all tasks to the highest standard, ensuring that sites are left tidy and safe

· Working harvesting machines at a good level of output without unnecessary idling or stoppage time

· Completing all forest operations in line with health, safety and environmental standards (including site management plans and risk assessments)

· Ensuring machinery and tools are always used for their intended purpose and operated in line with safe operating procedures

· Carrying out routine maintenance on machinery being operated and completing associated paperwork in a timely manner

To be successful as our Grapple Saw Operator, we would ideally like you to have the following skills/experience:

· Significant experience of large-scale mechanised harvesting operations, including operating a grapple saw, or similar

· Harvester FMOCS qualified/CPCS tracked/wheeled machines

· NPTC in chainsaw use (maintenance, cross cutting and felling up to 380mm)

· Excellent understanding application of health, safety & environment practices

· Ability to read and interpret maps, including GPS/GIS

As this is a multi-site role, a full, UK driving license is essential. The role can be physicals demanding and involve working at height. As you will be working outdoors, you must be happy working in all the British weather has to offer.

What can you expect from us?

· Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)

· Company vehicle & fuel card

· Annual bonus (based on company performance)

· Company pension scheme

· Training opportunities and support with personal/professional development

· Employee Assistance Programme – to support mental/physical health and provide legal/financial advice if required

· Access to online GP service for you/your family 24/7

· Rewards & discounts for retail/leisure & more

· Regular social events like our Summer Family Day & The COOMBESmas (Christmas) party

· Length of service awards to celebrate significant milestones

· Opportunities to support COOMBES Social Value objectives (community volunteering/fundraising, etc.)

COOMBES UK are a leading Arboricultural and Forestry Contractor, with over 20 years’ experience and expertise in the Forestry sector. We have forged a strong industry reputation, and we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of Forestry work at all levels.

COOMBES play a key role within the Rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.

Following recent, significant growth, we currently have some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting, rail and civils works across the UK. We have a strong record of achievement and are committed to meeting the growing demands for safe and efficient delivery.

A family-run SME, we believe in working collaboratively and operating as one team. Our success is only achieved through the hard work, dedication and skill of our people. Operating with transparency and integrity in all that we do, we take responsibility for our actions, empowering and supporting each other to be the best, most authentic version of ourselves consistently.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities, whilst ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect.

Even if you don't meet all the qualifications or have all the experience listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the ideal candidate for this role, or suitable for future vacancies. We are always keen to speak with talented individuals with an interest in joining us here at COOMBES and look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Forestry and Logging

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